VFX Lighter - Realistic Lighting & LookDev (Remote)

Company3; United States; Remote; USD 44,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Company 3 in Vancouver, with remote work options, seeks a Lighter to translate lighting concepts into shotwork under client and CG supervision. You will collaborate with the production team to carry out lighting and lookdev tasks on the project schedule.

The ideal candidate has Houdini lighting experience and a background in Lighting/Rendering for VFX, with the ability to follow directions, contribute ideas, and work under tight deadlines. Proficiency in Maya, V-Ray, and Nuke is a plus.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate has prior working experience with Houdini lighting and VFX lighting/rendering.
• They can take direction, communicate ideas, and work under tight schedules.

Responsibilities

• Translate lighting needs into shotwork under client and CG direction.
• Collaborate with VFX, CG, and Lighting supervisors to develop lighting solutions.
• Handle pre-comps, quality checks on render passes, and render settings.
• Debug scene issues and ensure renders are efficient.
• Communicate with compositors and provide elements as needed.

Skills

Houdini lighting

Lighting for VFX

Problem solving

Fast delivery

Independent work

Communication

Pre-comps

Tools

Houdini

Maya

V-Ray

Nuke

Job description

Company 3 in Vancouver, with remote work options, seeks a Lighter to translate lighting concepts into shotwork under client and CG supervision. You will collaborate with the production team to carry out lighting and lookdev tasks on the project schedule.

The ideal candidate has Houdini lighting experience and a background in Lighting/Rendering for VFX, with the ability to follow directions, contribute ideas, and work under tight deadlines. Proficiency in Maya, V-Ray, and Nuke is a plus.